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09-22-2017 #1
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New Guy Here! 65 Buick Skylark Build Inbound
Hello everybody,
My name is Drake and I am about to pick up a 1965 Buick Skylark that has seen some work already.
Current mods include a high comp/mild cam 355 swap, th350, new interior, some audio, and a custom dash with all new gauges. I will give a more complete list of the current status in my build thread at a later time.
I'm a 25 year old engineer who started the car journey in the world of tuning Hondas. Now I am looking to build a solid 60s daily driver. The mods to come include a complete suspension overhaul, c6 corvette brakes, a steering upgrade, and much much more over time. Can't wait to get started and learn a lot from you guys.
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09-22-2017 #2
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Welcome Drake!
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09-22-2017 #3
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Welcome aboard Drake! Cool Skylark you have there, good looking year. Look forward to the progression! And we all got our start somewhere. My first vehicle that got me through a few years at ASU for Engineering was a minitruck, 87 S-10 Blazer, though done up more hotrod style. Still got it actually.
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09-22-2017 #4
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Welcome!!! I'm partial to 65 skylark also!!!
09-22-2017 #5
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Welcome aboard. I also have a 1965 Buick Skylark and will be following your build. You will find a lot of the Chevelle parts will fit to make your life easier. When you get time post up some pictures. Here are a few from my car although some are older pictures.
09-22-2017 #6
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Current interior picture with 2005 GTO bucket seats.
09-25-2017 #7
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Thank you Andrew!
Originally Posted by andrewb70
A fellow PAC-12 engineer! Thanks! Originally Posted by CampbellshotrodsAZ
Thank you! Originally Posted by 65BuickGS1
Originally Posted by 1989GTA
Your car looks great! I'll post some pictures soon. Thanks for the warm welcome! Originally Posted by 1989GTA
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09-25-2017 #8
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Originally Posted by CampbellshotrodsAZ
Welcome aboard Drake! Cool Skylark you have there, good looking year. Look forward to the progression! And we all got our start somewhere. My first vehicle that got me through a few years at ASU for Engineering was a minitruck, 87 S-10 Blazer, though done up more hotrod style. Still got it actually.
A fellow PAC-12 engineer! Thanks!
There's a couple of us here, even though it was the PAC 8 when I was going to schoolGreg Fast
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09-28-2017 #9
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haha Awesome! Originally Posted by Twentyover
Well the Buick is now mine. 77 miles at 65-80mph and she didn't flinch.
I will start a progression thread soon. Teaser pic.
1965 Buick Skylark Sport Coupe V8, Two Door Hardtop - Project
2014 Mercedes Benz C300 Sport 4Matic - Daily
09-28-2017 #10
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Nice car. I will be following your build.
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Thank you! I will post a link to the build here when I create it. Originally Posted by 1989GTA
1965 Buick Skylark Sport Coupe V8, Two Door Hardtop - Project
2014 Mercedes Benz C300 Sport 4Matic - Daily
12-11-2017 #12
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Cool to see another couple of Buicks. My 66 is going in to my shop next. Finishing up the ignition swap on the Camaro this week and have to move the dart over just a bit for room. It'll be inside for the Christmas break because I'd like it's maiden pro-touring voyage to be power tour!
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